Who will need a blocked account? In general, you need a blocked account in Germany…

Who will need a blocked account?

In general, you need a blocked account in Germany if your home country does not belong to the European Union or the Schengen states and if you want to stay in Germany for some time for specific reasons. For example, you might need a blocked account if you plan to spend some time in Germany as a student, language student or participant in an international exchange program as part of an education program.

Will the insurance cover continue to work even in the case that the Foreign Office has issued a travel warning?

Yes, PROTRIP-WORLD’s international health insurance protects you both when traveling in countries for which the German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning and in case of illness related to a pandemic.

Which health insurance has no deductible?

“Deductible” means that the insured person is obliged to cover a part of the treatment expenses. For example, a “deductible of €25 per insured event” means that you have to pay €25 of the medical bill yourself in each case of illness. The health insurance of EDUCARE24 does not comprise a deductible.

What are some of the costs for language students and interns/trainees when it comes to deportation?

In case of an officially ordered deportation of the visitor, the insurance policy covers the incurring costs up to €4,000 if claims are made against the host. Unlike former policies, the current deportation costs policy also provides coverage after the expiration of insurance if the visitor, against all expectations, has not left the Federal Republic of Germany.

Why is the number of visitors in Germany so high every year?

With the beautiful sceneries Germany has, the wonderful food, the hospitality, the events and the opportunities that it offers not only to the people living there but to everyone no matter where they’re from. It is no surprise that Germany has a lot of visitors all year round.

Which health insurance is the most practical?

It only takes a few minutes to purchase EDUCARE24 through our secure server. You will then receive the following documents:

• an insurance certificate for your records and for submission to public authorities,
• an insurance card for your wallet and
• an “Ärzte-Info-Ticket” (medical info card) for direct billing with the physician.

Is your data secure?

When purchasing our policy online, all information is sent through a secure connection. We use your data only for fulfilment of the insurance contract. For more information, go to our section on Data protection.

What is some information for guest scientists after their stay abroad?

You should always keep your insurance certificate since the authorities in a number of home countries require proof of insurance for the time spent abroad.